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CC - Item 4G - Authorization to attend League of California Cities ConferenceTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CRL, CITY MANAGER DATE: APRIL 6, 2004 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY, APRIL 28-30,2004 SACRAMENTO Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference. Usually there are two Institutes, one in January and one in April. This year they are combined into one meeting. This conference serves as a useful learning tool for new and experienced Council Members. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Council Member, and staff as assigned by the City Manager. COUNCIL. AGENW,; APR 13 2004 ITEM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1400 K STREET SACRM7EN70, CA 95814 916 658.8200 AN ORIENTATION FOR MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 200 MAYORS AND COUNC L MEMBERS ACADEMY - BASIC' LEADERSHIP Wednesday, April 28 - Friday April 30, 2004 Hyatt Regency, Sacramento The Mayors and Council Members Institute (MCI) is now the Mayors and Council Members Academy -Basic Leadership. The 1! two Mayors and Council Members Institutes conducted in January and April are combined into this one meeting. You Will Want To Attend If You Are A... 9 Mayor or Council Member, either newly elected or experienced ➢ City Manager or City Clerk in a non-manager city You Will Benefit From This Program By... ➢ Learning how to build and maintain the public's trust ➢ Learning the key legal requirements of and limitations on cities on conflicts of interest and reporting requirements 9 Developing a better understanding of your relationship with city manager, staff and commissions ➢ Discovering practical tips to avoid the pitfalls of predecessors ➢ Getting valuable tips on how to advocate your city's interests before the Legislature ➢ Learning effective governess processes for your city ➢ Gaining a better understanding of your role in economic development and land use ➢ Learning how to exercise your fiduciary responsibility for city resources, and what fiscal resources are available to your city ➢ and much more... Three ways for Conference Registration: -Register online at www.cacities.org/events -Fill out and Fax us the Registration Form -Mail us the Registration Forin Mayors and Council Members Academy - Basic Leadership Program Matrix* *Progrant is subject to change. Registration fee includes access to two on-line learning programs - a $130 value! Check out the on-line learning courses at www.cacities.oreled. In order to take any course, please email ktibetn cacities.ore or visit the LeaguE-Campus table next to the Registration area at the conference and request a course access key. If you want to do the best job you can as a city official, this is the place to get started! Even if you have served for a number of years on your city council, this is the place to get caught up on the latest requirements and procedures - and to help your new colleagues get off to a good start. About the Academy if The Mayors and Council Members Academy curriculum is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of the key subjects needed to be an effective and successful mayor or council member, thereby preparing you to better serve your city and constituents. The Academy has three levels: Basic Leadership, Advanced Leadership, and Leadership in Action. Completion of this Basic Leadership conference fulfills the requirements for graduation at this first level. The Academy functions on the honor system. A registered participant in the Academy presumes one has participated in the educational programs claimed. More information on the Academy will be available at this conference and online at www.cacities.orz under the Mayors and Council Members Municipal Department Registration Registrations postmarked by Friday, April 2, 2004, will receive program materials, access to two LeaguE- . Campus programs, two continental breakfasts, three lunches, two receptions, and one dinner, and a $25 discount coupon to be used at the CityBooks bookstore. CityBooks can help increase your leadership skills and professional knowledge in vital areas. Don't miss this great way to expand and share your learning with - colleagues at city hall! Full payment must accompany the registration form. Check, money order, Visa or MasterCard are accepted. The League is unable to accept purchase orders, American Express or Discover cards. If paying by credit card please fax your registration form to (916) 658-8220 or register online at www.eacities.org/events. If you have questions, please contact Conference Registration at (916) 658-8291. Special Accommodations ® If you require special accommodations related to facility access, communication and/or diet, please contact Conference Registration at (916) 658-8291. Guest/Spouses There is no registration fee to attend the 2004 Leadership Academy sessions for guest/spouses who are not city or other public officials or vendors to cities. Guest/spouses of registered attendees may purchase meal or special event tickets for an additional fee at the registration desk. For information on local events within the city, please contact the hotel concierge desk or visit www.sacramentocvb.org or www.sacramenities.com Transportation We invite you to visit www.cacities.ore/travel for the new Enhanced Local Government Airfare Program. Amtrak Amtrak serves Sacramento and the hotel is about one mile from the depot. www.amtrak.com/ Directions From 1-5, exit on J Street; take J Street to 15th Street; turn right to L Street; turn right to hotel entrance on right side of L Street between 14th and 12th Streets. From Business Route 1-80 East, take 15th Street off ramp, continue straight to 16th Street; turn left to L Street; hotel is on right between 14th and 12th Streets. From the South on Highway99, take Business Route 80 West; exit at 16th Street to L Street; rum left to hotel entrance on the right side of L Street. Hotel Hyatt Regency Sacramento 1208 L Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-1234 $150.00 single/double (plus 12.00% hotel tax and$1.50 city tax) Valet parking $18.00/day; self-parking $12.00/day. Public parking is also available at 13th and J Streets. sacramento.hvatt,corn To protect your chances of getting a reservation at the meeting hotel for this meeting, you must be registered in order to make a hotel reservation. All reservation requests for rooms in the League block must be sent to the League. The hotel will not process registrations sent directly to the hotels. They will be returned to the League for verification resulting in a delay that may cause you not to get a reservation at the hotel in the block at the League rate. Please complete the hotel portion of the registration form and return it with your registration for the Leadership Academy for fastest processing. The hotel will confirm your room reservation directly to you. LeaguE-Campus After completing registration for the full conference, contact Kanat Tibet at ktibet a cacities.org to obtain a course access key or visit the LeaguE-Campus table next to Registration at the conference. There are five courses to choose from, these two are recommended: 1) Guardians of the Public Checkbook: the Basics of Municipal Finance; and 2) The Roles, Responsibilities, and Protocols for City Council Members.